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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.81, 9,452.73 and 3,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.81, 9,452.73 and 3,706 is: 5,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.81 : 9,452.73 = 3,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.81/9,452.73 = 3,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.81x = 9,452.73 × 3,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.81x = 35,031,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,031,817.38/6,849.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,114.28

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